BCI announces media research fund
15 September 09

The Broadcasting Commission of Ireland (BCI) has announced details of two new research projects to be funded under the BCI Media Research Funding Scheme.

The Scheme, which is in operation since 2007, has funded five research projects to date. The purpose of the scheme is to provide current and relevant research in areas of strategic interest to the Commission as well as the broadcasting sector. Both projects have been awarded funding of €16,000 each.

Details of the research are as follows: Drivers of change - An assessment of plurality within community radio in Ireland. This research will provide an in-depth look at the social benefits derived from community stations in Ireland.

Funding Programmes - Sustaining Broadcasters; a jurisdictional analysis of programme-making support schemes for community radio. This research will examine Irish and international models for supporting programme production by community radio broadcasters and will explore how those models contribute to the capacities and sustainability of the community radio sector.